Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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Deezen

APRIL 24, 2023

Iruarrizaga designed the 500-square-metre house with a timber-clad upper level that bridges two rectangular concrete structures. The home is located by a lake in southern Chile Large windows on all sides of the upper level provide views of the surrounding landscape, including the lake, mountains and nearby Mocho Choshuenco volcano.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Studio Jobs designer Job Smeets has designed Life on Mars, a window installation for fashion brand Hermès that will be on display in stores across France. Job worked with Hermès ' studio to create the 11 installations, which will be shown across 80 windows in all but one of the brand's 28 French stores. They had some great ideas.

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Westeck News

JULY 28, 2023

Content courtesy of Government of Canada Window and Door Retrofit Grants – Government of Canada There are a number of options for upgrading the energy efficiency of your windows and doors. Learn more about replacing your windows and doors. A rough opening* is defined as a structurally stable opening in an outside wall.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2023

PAU has placed a glass office building with the shell of a historic sugar refinery The structure is the centrepiece of the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Refinery site, developed by Two Trees Management with a master plan by SHoP Architects and Field Operations. There was no building to adapt.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Opened in September, the scheme is also the “first high-rise overbuild timber structure in North America” according to the team. Inside, the extension includes office and amenity spaces with 15-foot-high ceilings and 12-foot-high windows as well as 4,000 square feet of outdoor amenities including a rooftop terrace.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JUNE 10, 2023

Window flashing is an essential component of any home’s building envelope. Understanding the key aspects of window flashing is crucial for homeowners to ensure the longevity and integrity of their windows and overall structural integrity. It features a slope that encourages water to drain down and out.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure.

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Deezen

MARCH 10, 2023

The crossbar gable – with an arcade of large windows on either side – contains the family spaces with an open plan kitchen, dining and living space under a vaulted ceiling. The home has an H-shaped layout The 6,835-square-foot (635-square-metre) home is composed of three gabled bars arranged in a short H-shape.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Gridded fibre-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows feature at the East Van Residence in Vancouver by Canadian firm SMStudio. The project's swimming pool features underwater windows The studio conceived a 251-square-metre, three-storey house that was designed to be a "bold yet friendly addition to the neighbourhood".

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Exploring the Beauty of Milgard Bay Windows Windows play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of a home, and among the various styles available, bay windows stand out for their elegance and versatility. Transformative Impact Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows offer practical benefits.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The house was very inwardly focused with low-lying windows that you couldn’t see out of unless you ducked or sat down. Fuse Architects shed the home’s dark shingles—including ones inside—and covered its ocean-facing facade with glazing that frames views and draws in light. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

Sustainably-sourced timber has been used for the structure, cladding and interior of this mews home in Highgate, London , designed by local architect Russell Jones. metre garage width, proximity of adjoining structures and required setbacks," explained Russell Jones. The main bedroom has a large window.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Netherlands-based Studio Job has created a curved bronze-and-glass sculpture named The Embrace for Dutch art institute KunstKerk as a humourous update on traditional stained-glass windows. The final design features two undulating "windows" that seem to stretch towards each other above a smaller, central window.

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Architizer

JANUARY 27, 2022

We believe it is the emotional intersection of Shenyang, which is why we settle ourselves here.The project is located on the first floor of a 20-year-old residential building of brick-concrete structure. We removed two existing structure columns and reset the columns after extending the base to the original layer of soil.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A brick, steel and timber structure is left exposed in this office interior in Sydney , which local firm Cox Architecture has revamped to house its own studio. Cox Architecture has designed its own studio in a Sydney warehouse "Our objective was to do more with less, balancing the poetic with the pragmatic," explained the studio.

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Archinect

MAY 30, 2022

Generally speaking, gym windows are covered with blackout curtains when competitions are held. To achieve this goal, four structural “tubes” were designed around the perimeter of the arena.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes. Exposed ductwork and wiring with simple light fittings give the interiors a feeling of flexibility, as well as allowing the family to understand how the structure and services work. "We

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2023

These include a massive circular structure at the heart of the store that is covered with red brick on the outside and lined with white oak inside. A number of sloping arched voids in the structure have metal-lined undersides and provide an entryway on two sides and display cases for the brand's collection of sneakers on another. "We

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2023

New Affiiliates has repurposed an architectural mockup for a garden shed structure Architectural models are used in many large construction projects for design review. New Affiliates and Steward Halevy saw an opportunity to try and use these models to replace public structures in Queens, which they noticed were often in disrepair.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The offcuts were then used to construct a ringed structure on the bar's ceiling "The bar imports the materials used in the distillery's production process, creating a symbiosis between the two spaces," said the studio. We made the ceiling structure beautiful enough to open the bar first," explained the studio. "We

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SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 18, 2023

Similarly, another app might generate alternative apartment layouts based on programmed parameters but falls short in simultaneously optimizing window size and placement. I am by no means expert on the subject. On the other hand, I am fascinated by recent developments in AI.

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Architizer

JUNE 17, 2022

Cutouts and inward folds help carve out windows, balconies and terraces. Below are just a few examples of origami-inspired structures that can offer some out-of-the-box inspiration. This gives way to the changing volumes of the home, defined by sloping roofs and large windows. Images by Milo Keller.

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The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 4, 2022

A greenhouse window can serve as the individual home for your plants. Let’s explore first the definition of a greenhouse window. Afterward, we will jump into the discussion regarding the old window greenhouse. What are Greenhouse Windows? These windows angle outward from the house at a 90-degree angle.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bright white plaster clads the Burnet Road Offices Dating to 1961, the complex, which consists of three semi-connected structures, had served a range of functions over the years. Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. The PEMBs consist of the structure and an exterior, which consists of insulated rib metal panels.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

<p>‘A home’s windows are the eyes to its soul.’</p> </p> <p>Perhaps that’s not exactly how that quote goes, but it gives accurate weight to the impact <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">windows</a> have on the character of living spaces.

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Windows Home Industrial Structure 52

Architecture Ideas

JUNE 1, 2023

You may not know this, but Crittall windows and doors got their start in the 1880s. Sure, they’re still immensely popular as windows and internal doors, but they’re also used for everything from room dividers to shower screens. Why Are Crittall-Style Windows and Doors So Popular?

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The Spaces

JULY 25, 2023

Hospitality group House of Shila has taken over a former textile factory in Athens’ Psirri neighbourhood, using its concrete structure and terrazzo floors as the backdrop for a 20-room hotel. Mona is the second hotel the company has opened in the city and is located within view of the Acropolis.

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Deezen

AUGUST 27, 2022

Memola Estudio stripped back walls in the apartment to reveal the concrete structure. To contrast the wooden floors Memola Estudio removed walls and parts of the ceiling, and stripped back finishes to expose the building's concrete structure, piping and ductwork. Part of the balcony was converted into a bar and seating area.

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Structure Renovation Windows Finishes 104

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Architecture Classics showcased on ArchDaily serve as essential archives of architectural marvels, offering a window into the past. Structures such as Mariano Moreno’s National Library and Oscar Niemeyer’s Aeronautics Center highlight the eclectic nature of these classics. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Its most prominent structure is a large rectangular building that houses 3000 dwellings, along with a spacious interior square similar to a Roman forum and exterior windows inspired by the mosaics found in Islamic architecture. The project has several buildings with different scales. Read more »

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